Yes,
Rainer I would pronounce RYE-ner, but I want to pronounce it RAIN-er when I see it.
Rainier I would pronounce ray-NEER or ruh-NEER.
Both are very strong masculine names in my opinion.
I also prefer
Rainer Gray Morten. Have you considered the spelling
Reiner Gray Morten? I think it would be less confusing. I love the name
Rainier which I have considered as a mn for my future children since I love Mount
Rainier. But with the mn and surname combo of
Gray Morten I perfer
Rainer /
Reiner over
Rainier. Wanted to add that I prefer the spelling of
Reiner.
Also a family name of mine is Reimer. Have you ever considered it before? I think I personally prefer
Reiner /
Rainer when combined with your wanted mn and surname combo.
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This message was edited 10/9/2011, 5:51 PM